Media Type : Book Level : Intermediate Musical Genre : Jazz Series : Complete Number of pages : 144 A comprehensive study text teaching elements of jazz phrasing, articulation, vibrato, chord studies, and technical studies leading to improvisation. In addition, a theory workbook section teaches scales, modal concepts and chord construction. Includes jazz trumpet studies and trumpet improvising.

These methods provide complete courses for players off all ages guiding students from their first note to 'classics' together with compositions by contemporary writers. Each book is accompanied by high quality rhythm section tracks recorded on compact disc. Right from the start students can enjoy authentic jazz sounds playing in the company of professionals. With step-by-step instruction and a progression of specially written pieces the fundamental elements of good technique are introduced alongside the rhythmic subtleties of jazz. Improvisation is encouraged from an early stage and is given direction through the systematic study of scales and arpeggios and advice onear-training and chord patterns. With supplementary suggestions for listening and reading and an Appendix containing all the chord progressions for 'live' accompaniment of the tunes The Jazz Methods are ideally suited to both students working alone and those learning with a teacher. John O'Neill has a solid understanding of jazz and how it can be taught. I highly recommend his educational jazz materials. (Jamey Aebersold) ...a rare opportunity for a new player (or a more experienced one) to develop a really musical facility. A rare addition to the jazz improvising library. (Lee Konitz international jazz saxophone soloist) The Jazz Method for Trumpets will guide beginners of all ages from producing their first note on the instrument to the performance of full-blown pieces including classics by Thelonious Monk Dizzy Gillespie Miles Davis and Freddie Hubbard.

PureSolo: The Blue Book contains a varied selection of fifteen popular and well-loved songs including film music West End hits all-time Pop classics and the latest chart-toppers. The accompanying CD features full instrumental backing tracks for you to play along to.PureSolo provides the ultimate user-friendly resource for players of all levels; record your own performance and burn it to a CD or share tracks with your friends online by email on Facebook or by creating a dedicated PureSolo community page.

Description Scott Barnard: Trumpet Hanon If you want to work on your trumpet chops, this is the book for you! These 75 exercises will help you build your endurance and flexibility, challenging you in fun, interesting and methodical ways.

Célèbre Méthode Complète de Trumpet, Valved Cornet and Saxhorn has assisted many generations of Trumpet and Cornet players. The compilation by French cornetist, conductor and composer, Jean-Baptiste Arban (1825-1889) successfully addresses requirements of modern technique and contemporary musical writing. Arban studied at the Paris Conservatoire and led a prosperous career as a versatile and accomplished musician. Célèbre Méthode Complète for Trumpet, Valved Cornet and Saxhorn is divided into three parts, which incorporate a vast variety of musical elements. Part 1 includes performance directions, holding the instrument, tuning slides, sound, long notes, staccato, transposition, syncopation, martellato, legato, arpeggios, mutes, extended techniques and vibrato. Containing a large amount of instruction in French, English, German and Spanish, Arban 's Célèbre Méthode Complète de Trumpet, Valved Cornet and Saxhorn is not to be missed by any aspiring brass player.

The Blues Scale Trumpet. The Blues Scale for Trumpet by Andrew D. Gordon is he feels, one of his most important books because of the nature of the blues scale and how it is used to improvise in many styles of contemporary music. The book consists of 20 grooves: Pop 2 Grooves